Savings

You’ve probably heard the stories of those folks who have made vast sums of money and find that with every pay raise and with every pay check their costs increase, their savings diminish and their debt mounts. It seems counter-intuitive, doesn’t it? Why should making more money actually cause a financial burden? One of the […]

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When you are looking at new homes, there are a lot of decisions need to be made. Maybe you are expanding your family and need a home that fits your needs, or perhaps you are getting to an age where a simpler home is what you desire. Regardless of the reason, choosing a new home […]

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We all have biases which restrict the way we manage and profit from our savings. The ways we think and the mistakes we make are studied by behavioural scientists and it is important to be aware of these challenges when we are making investment decisions. The first bias we need to address is the tendency […]

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With commodity prices and fuel prices always on the rise, it is very important for one to manage his finance efficiently. Although there are plenty of books on this vital topic, the basics to holding a good financial status at all times remains the same. A few important tips that will ensure your financial security […]

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The essence of the Infinite Banking Concept is how to recover the interest that you normally pay to a banking institution through the use of dividend paying life insurance, so that the policy owner makes what a banking institution does. It is a third alternative to making a purchase. Instead of losing opportunity cost on […]

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I recently graduated college and most of my friends are already married or in the process of engagement. One particularly impatient friend has a baby on the way. And, being the selfish single lady that I am, I’ve noticed that their exclusive partnerships are causing problems for me. Most annoyingly, I’m struggling to find a […]

If you are thinking about getting a divorce then now is the time to make a budget for you and your family to get through the process and deal with the added financial pressure. One of the biggest mistakes people make when they get divorced is not getting ready financially for the process itself. Divorce […]

You always need to confirm the value of your retirement income. I have seen a number of blogs and websites where it was clearly mentioned that the 401(k) is a retirement savings vehicle. Now the question is how effectively people use 401(k). Conversely, people think that company pensions or other lifetime income allowances from any […]

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Many people are underwhelmed by the savings account rates they earn through savings accounts. You can follow a few easy tips to maximize your savings rates and earn more money. The Difference between Bricks and Mortar and Online Accounts Often, account holders only gain between 0.2 and 0.5 percent yield on their standard savings accounts. […]